scholarly journals Aerobic and Resistance Exercises Modulate Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 (FGF21) Level in Menopause Women with Type II Diabetic

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Farzanegi
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Resistance Exercises ◽  
Fgf21 Level

scholarly journals An association between fibroblast growth factor 21 and cognitive impairment in iron-overload thalassemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wasan Theerajangkhaphichai ◽  
Jirapas Sripetchwandee ◽  
Sirawit Sriwichaiin ◽  
Saovaros Svasti ◽  
Nipon Chattipakorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Iron Overload ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Synaptic Proteins ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Mechanistic Insight ◽  
Fgf21 Level

AbstractAlthough an increased fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) level was related to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in metabolic syndrome patients, any association regarding FGF21 and MCI in thalassemia patients as well as mechanistic insight are questionable. Therefore, the objectives of this study were: (1) to investigate the prevalence and associative risk factors of MCI in thalassemia patients, (2) to evaluate the association between levels of FGF21 and MCI in thalassemia patients, and (3) to investigate brain FGF21 signaling in iron-overload thalassemia. Thalassemia patients were enrolled onto the study (n = 131). Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) was used to determine cognitive performance. Plasma FGF21 level was determined in all patients. Iron-overload β-thalassemic (HT) mice were used to investigate brain FGF21 level and signaling, the expression of synaptic proteins, and Alzheimer’s like pathology. We found that 70% of thalassemia patients developed MCI. FGF21 level was positively correlated with the MCI. Interestingly, brain FGF21 resistance, as indicated by increased brain FGF21 levels with impaired FGF21 signaling, was found in iron-overload HT mice. The reduced synaptic protein expression and increased Alzheimer’s like pathology were also observed. These suggest that FGF21 may play a role in MCI in thalassemia patients.

scholarly journals Association between serum fibroblast growth factor 21 level and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e002126
Author(s):  
Shi Jin ◽  
Ning Xia ◽  
Lingling Han
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Fgf21 Level

IntroductionWe conducted this cross-sectional study to explore the relationship between serum fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) level and sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR).Research design and methodsA total of 654 patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) was evaluated by the bilateral retinal photography, and patients were assigned into groups of no DR (NDR) (n=345, 52.75%), non-sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (NSTDR) (n=207, 31.65%), involving patients with mild or moderate non-proliferative retinopathy (NPDR) and STDR (n=102, 15.60%), including those with severe NPDR or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Serum FGF21 levels were quantified by a sandwich ELISA. Patients were divided into quartiles according to their serum FGF21 level.ResultsThere was a significant difference in serum FGF21 level among the three groups of patients (p<0.01). Compared with other quartiles (Q1–Q3), the patients in Q4 had a higher prevalence of DR and STDR (p<0.05). Compared with Q1, a positive association was observed between serum FGF21 level and DR in Q3 and Q4 (p<0.01). After adjusting for age, gender and other risk factors, serum FGF21 level in Q4 was found to be associated with increased risk of DR and STDR (p<0.01). Serum FGF21 level was noted as an independent risk factor for DR and STDR (p<0.01). Serum FGF21 level >478.76 pg/mL suggested the occurrence of DR and that level >554.69 pg/mL indicated STDR (p<0.01).ConclusionsSerum FGF21 level was a biomarker for the risk of developing DR or STDR. The risk of STDR increased when the serum FGF21 level of patients with type 2 diabetes was >554.69 pg/mL.

scholarly journals Circulating level of fibroblast growth factor 21 is independently associated with the risks of unstable angina pectoris

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Cheng ◽  
Xing Su ◽  
Lei Qiao ◽  
Chungang Zhai ◽  
Wenqiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Angina Pectoris ◽  
Unstable Angina ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Unstable Angina Pectoris ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Fgf21 Level ◽  
And Control

There is increasing evidence that serum adipokine levels are associated with higher risks of cardiovascular diseases. As an important adipokine, fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has been demonstrated to be associated with atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). However, circulating level of FGF21 in patients with angina pectoris has not yet been investigated. Circulating FGF21 level was examined in 197 patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP, n=66), unstable angina pectoris (UAP, n=76), and control subjects (n=55) along with clinical variables of cardiovascular risk factors. Serum FGF21 concentrations on admission were significantly increased more in patients with UAP than those with SAP (Ln-FGF21: 5.26 ± 0.87 compared with 4.85 ± 0.77, P<0.05) and control subjects (natural logarithm (Ln)-FGF21: 5.26 ± 0.87 compared with 4.54 ± 0.72, P<0.01). The correlation analysis revealed that serum FGF21 concentration was positively correlated with the levels of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) (r2  =  0.026, P=0.027) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) (r2  =  0.023, P= 0.04). Furthermore, FGF21 level was identified as an independent factor associated with the risks of UAP (odds ratio (OR): 2.781; 95% CI: 1.476–5.239; P=0.002), after adjusting for gender, age, and body mass index (BMI). However, there were no correlations between serum FGF21 levels and the presence of SAP (OR: 1.248; 95% CI: 0.703–2.215; P=0.448). The present study indicates that FGF21 has a strong correlation and precise predictability for increased risks of UAP, that is independent of traditional risk factors of angina pectoris.

Fibroblast growth factor-21 predicts adverse outcome in community-acquired pneumonia

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahim Ebrahimi ◽  
Carole Wolffenbuttel ◽  
Claudine A Blum ◽  
Beat Muller ◽  
Philipp Schuetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Adverse Outcome ◽  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth

Effects of anti-inflammatory treatment on fibroblast growth factor-21 in obesity and metabolic syndrome

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahim Ebrahimi ◽  
Sandrine Urwyler ◽  
Matthias Betz ◽  
Emanuel Christ ◽  
Philipp Schuetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) in hyper- and hypothyroidism, association with metabolic disturbances

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Szczepańska ◽  
Małgorzata Gietka-Czernel ◽  
Piotr Glinicki ◽  
Helena Jastrzębska ◽  
Jadwiga Słowińska-Srzednicka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 ◽  
Fibroblast Growth ◽  
Metabolic Disturbances
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